What time zone is Rathdowney in?

Rathdowney uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Dublin.

When is the next clock change in Rathdowney?

Clocks in Rathdowney move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to IST (UTC+01:00)

Does Rathdowney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Rathdowney observes daylight saving time: IST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Rathdowney?

Rathdowney is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer

Current Time in Rathdowney, Laois, Leinster, Ireland

7:55:04 PM

19:55:04

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

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Time zone details

Rathdowney has clock changes in 2026 and currently uses UTC

Daylight in Rathdowney

Sunrise7:18 AMSolar noon12:14 PMSunset5:09 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Ireland
Administrative area: Leinster
District: Laois
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: English, Irish
Dialing code: +353
Population: 1,208
Elevation: Approximately 102 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 52° 51' N / 7° 34' W

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Clock changes in Rathdowney

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM IST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM IST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM IST1:00 AM GMT
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Solar noon: 12:14 PM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 51 min3 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:42 AM – 5:45 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:02 AM – 6:25 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:22 AM – 7:05 PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:18 AM (east, 110.4°)
Sunset: 5:09 PM (west, 249.4°)
Day length: 9 hr 51 min3 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:14 PM (24.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:42 AM – 5:45 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:02 AM – 6:25 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:22 AM – 7:05 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:10 PM (northeast, 48.1°)
Moonset: 9:26 AM (northwest, 309.4°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	7:18 AM	5:09 PM	9 hr 51 min	3 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:20 AM	5:07 PM	9 hr 47 min	3 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:21 AM	5:05 PM	9 hr 43 min	3 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:23 AM	5:03 PM	9 hr 40 min	3 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:25 AM	5:01 PM	9 hr 36 min	3 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:27 AM	4:59 PM	9 hr 32 min	3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:29 AM	4:57 PM	9 hr 28 min	3 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Ireland

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026St. Stephen’s Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rathdowney in?: Rathdowney uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and Irish Standard Time (IST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Dublin.
When is the next clock change in Rathdowney?: Clocks in Rathdowney move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to IST (UTC+01:00)
Does Rathdowney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Rathdowney observes daylight saving time: IST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rathdowney?: Rathdowney is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer